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December 2018 – It went by so fast!

In December, we had some good savings rate. The year has went so fast, it's crazy.

7 Ways to Grow Your Income Faster in 2026

Earn more money. Discover practical ways to grow your income, from career negotiation to side hustles, and accelerate your path to financial freedom.

What Would I Do If I Retired?

Do you know what you are going to do if you are retired? I have tried figuring it out for myself, you can learn from my example!

Make money online with Kuaishou – Share videos

Kuaishou is a Chinese live stream system, where you can make money online! Use video as a side hustle!

What Would You Do If You Got Given one Million dollars?

Do you know what would you do if you suddenly got one million dollars? Here is what I would do with such money!

Not All Assets are Created Equal – Introducing the FI Net Worth

What counts for FIRE? Learn why your "FI Net Worth" is different from your total net worth and which assets you should exclude from your calculations.

A Weekend in Brussels, Belgium – Beautiful Monuments and Good Beer

Weekend in Belgium? Discover the best monuments, chocolate, and beer in Brussels with our travel guide for a memorable short trip.

November 2018 – Brussels and too much shopping!

In November, we had a small trip to Brussels, to see some family. We also spent too much shopping, resulting in a low savings rate.

How To Save Money with a Vegetable Garden

Find out how we saved money by growing food in our vegetable garden! Discover what we have learned!

Who Is John Bogle? Founder of Vanguard

Who was Jack Bogle? Learn about the founder of Vanguard, the father of index funds, and how his philosophy changed investing for the better.

The 6 Kinds of FIRE: Which One Are You?

Lean, Fat, or Barista FIRE? Discover the different types of Financial Independence and find out which FIRE style fits your life goals best.

What Makes Vanguard Unique?

Vanguard is an awesome mutual fund company. Find out several reasons that makes Vanguard unique as a mutual fund provider.